Books - Conformation & Obedience

• How to Show Your Own Dog, Nicholas, Virginia Tuck. TFH Publications, TFH Building, 245 Cornelison Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07302
   
• The Art and Science of Judging Dogs, Brown, Curtis and Thelma. B & E Publications, Inc., 828 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038
   
• All About A Dog Show, Gaines Dog Research Center. 250 North Street, White Plains, NY 10625
   
• Born to Win: Breed to Succeed by Patricia V. Craige, Edited by Luana Luther

Considered to be an absolute must for the potential breeder. I've been hearing all good things about it from various lists.

• Breeding and Showing Purebred Dogs: More Adventures on the Road to Westminster by Toni C. Freeman & Robert B. Freeman

• Dog Showing for Beginners by Lynn Hall

For new and prospective participants to the sport of dog showing, here are insider tips and observations to help the fledling exhibitor enter the intriguing world of dog shows while avoiding common mistakes. The photographs are matched to the text to provide a graphic emphasis and to acquaint readers more fully to what dog shows look like as well as how they work.

• The Great American Dog Show Game by Alvin Grossman
   
• Junior Showmanship from Hand to Lead: The Complete Handbook for Junior Handlers by Mary A. Miller
   
• Preparation and Presentation of the Show Dog: The Complete Handling Guide by Jeff Brucker & Betty Brucker
   
• Show Me: A Dog Showing Primer by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D
   
• The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets by George G. Alston & Connie Vanacore

George Alston has been one of the country's pre-eminent professional handlers for over 30 years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog fancier. Find out how to train both mentally and physically, to size up the competition, and to turn being an amateur into an advantage.

• Successful Obedience Handling: The New Best Foot Forward by Barbara S. Handler

Good basic book for those new to obedience work.

• Dual Ring Dog/Successful Training for Both Conformation and Obedience Competition by Jacqueline Fraser, Amy Ammen

Addresses the training needs and distinctions of dogs shown in conformation competition and Obedience Trials together. Dual Ring Dog also introduces Obedience Training for retired show dogs.